2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R 
    
    Dec 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R

Information Systems: Business Communication Information Systems Concentration (4631), B.S.B.A.


Bachelor of Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) / Major in Information Systems / Concentration in Business Communication Information Systems


Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)


The UT Martin Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) consists of credit hours in these main areas:  General Education, Business Core, Major Core, Concentration (if any) and Electives (if any).

  • General Education credit hours are common across all UT Martin majors. 
  • Business Core credit hours are common across all UT Martin business majors (i.e., Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, and Information Systems). 
  • Major Core credit hours are specific to the business major.
  • Concentration credit hours are specific to particular majors requiring concentrations.  If a concentration is not required of a major, no hours will be required for this area.
  • Elective hours will equal as many hours as necessary to reach a total of 120 credit hours.  For example, a student who chooses a General Education course that also satisfies a Business Core requirement will enjoy additional elective hours allowing more personalized options for courses.

The following table summarizes the minimum allocation of credit hours in these main areas.

CATEGORY

CREDIT HOURS

General Education

38

Business Core

45

Major Core / Concentration (if any) *

33

Electives *

4

MINIMUM TOTAL

120

* Each major / concentration uses the above table except Major of “Management” with Concentration of “Sport Business.”

 

For more information about business majors, contact:

College of Business and Global Affairs
Undergraduate Services
Business Administration Building Room 107
cbgaundergradservices@utm.edu
(731) 881-7208

University Degree Requirements


University Degree Requirements  

Each student earning a B.S.B.A. degree at UT Martin:

  • Must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours.
  • Must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours at UT Martin.
  • Must earn a minimum of 60 credit hours at an accredited four-year institution.
  • Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
  • Must have a minimum institutional GPA of 2.0.
  • Must meet all General Education Requirements.
  • Must meet all Business Core Requirements (see specific information noted in that section).
  • Must meet all Major Core Requirements (see specific information noted in that section).
  • Must meet all Elective Requirements (see specific information noted in that section).
  • Must meet all Exit Exam Requirements including General Education Exam and Major Field Test
  • Must meet any documented entrance deficiencies noted upon admission into UT Martin.
  • Must meet OR be subjected to mandatory placement requirements.
  • Must not exceed eight (8) semester hours of physical activity courses to count toward degree requirements.  (ONLY two (2) physical activity courses may be taken for credit during any given semester.)

Coursework Required for the Degree


General Education Core Curriculum Requirements  

Note to students: Some degree programs include required courses for the Business Core or the Major Core that are also options within the University-Wide General Education Requirements. If a student completes a course that simultaneously satisfies both a requirement for the Business Core or the Major Core and a requirement for the University-Wide General Education Requirements, then the student may need to complete additional elective coursework to meet the minimum number of credit hours (i.e., 120 credit hours) required for the degree.

Business Core Requirements (45 credit hours)


Business Core Requirements are imposed on every UT Martin business major (i.e., Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing) as follows: 

  • Courses numbered in the 100 and 200 series are normally taken during the first two years of study. 
  • Courses in the 300 and 400 series are upper-division courses taken during the second two years of study. 
  • A minimum of 50% of the business core, major core, and concentration (if a concentration is required) courses required for graduation must be taken at UT Martin. 
  • A student wishing to graduate with honors must earn at least 60 semester hours from UT Martin. 
  • To graduate with a B.S.B.A. degree, students must have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average and no more than two (2) grades of D in Business Core courses. 
  • With prior approval from their department chair or dean, students may apply a maximum of nine (9) hours of upper division business coursework from another university to satisfy any combination of Business Core or Major Core Requirements.  Students should work closely with their academic advisor to apply the UD transfer courses that best fit their academic and career goals. MGT 490 must be taken at UT Martin. 

Business Core Course Requirements


Business Core Requirements consist of the following fifteen (15) courses / categories: 

All B.S.B.A. students must take these courses: 

Major in Information Systems (4630)


The Information Systems major (4630) is designed to prepare the student for careers working with today’s and tomorrow’s computer-based information systems. Students interested in designing and developing information systems should select the Management Information Systems Concentration, while students interested in applying written and oral communication skills that will facilitate the flow of organizational information should select the Business Communication Information Systems Concentration. Both concentrations build upon a foundation of computer literacy which emphasizes hands-on skills. These skills are practiced and polished in a network environment that encourages the collaborative problem-solving approaches being used in modern organizations.

The Business Communication Information Systems concentration stresses the integration of people, communication, and cutting-edge technology currently used in business and industry to facilitate the efficient flow of information in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on developing written and oral communication skills, computer application skills, and technology management strategies with a theme of professionalism in the workplace. Typical employment positions for graduates include documentation specialist, software support specialist, records manager, training specialist, business manager, office systems analyst, social media specialist, and executive or administrative support personnel.

Regardless of concentration, the Information Systems degree requires students to take INFS 205 (Introduction to Productivity Applications), INFS 315 (Introduction to Web Design), and INFS 361 (Network Administration). The Information Systems major does not require a minor.

Concentration Requirements - (4631) Business Communication Information Systems Concentration (33 hours)


Major and Concentration Requirements for the Business Communication Concentration of the Information Systems major are:

Electives (4+ credit hours)


Additional notes:


  • The Information Systems major does not require a minor.